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Key A&D Aftermarket Deals Announced
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Target: Canada-based AirStart supplies rotable aircraft components and aftermarket inventory for commercial aviation platforms. The company provides component sales, leasing, and exchange solutions supported by global inventory and around-the-clock AOG service.
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Buyer: United Kingdom-based Sentry Aerospares supplies and distributes aircraft parts and rotable components for the global aerospace aftermarket. The company provides sale, exchange, loan, and repair management services, along with 24/7 aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support for airlines, MROs, leasing companies, and cargo operators.
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Terms: Transaction announced on July 7, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Denver, CO-based Rocket Seals distributes O-rings, hydraulic and pneumatic seals, oil seals, gaskets, and related sealing products for aerospace, fluid power, and industrial customers. The company supports OEM and MRO requirements through broad inventory, custom kitting and packaging, technical product support, and rapid fulfillment.
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Buyer: Seabrook, NH-based Marco Sealing Solutions manufactures and distributes specialty rubber and plastic components for the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, and industrial markets. The company supplies engineered sealing solutions, including O-rings, custom gaskets, and performance seals, complemented by engineering, inspection, coating, and supply chain services for mission-critical applications.
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Terms: Transaction announced on July 14, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Brookfield, WI-based Full Stop is an FAA and EASA Part 145-certified provider of specialized wheel and brake MRO solutions for private sector and U.S. federal government aviation markets. The company specializes in nose and main wheel systems as well as steel and carbon brakes.
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Buyer: Chandler, AZ-based AvAir supplies aircraft parts, components, and asset management solutions for the global aviation aftermarket. The company provides rotatable and consumable components, aircraft and engine leasing, and military aviation support for airlines, MROs, OEMs, and government customers worldwide.
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Terms: Transaction announced on July 15, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Arlington, TX-based GracoRoberts is a distributor and value-added supply chain partner of chemical products and management services for the manufacture and MRO of commercial and military aircraft.
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Buyer: New York, NY-based Tinicum Capital is a private investment firm focused on middle-market companies across aerospace and defense, engineered products, industrial technology, infrastructure, and specialty manufacturing. The firm pursues buyouts, growth capital, recapitalizations, and other control investments.
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Terms: Transaction announced on July 23, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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